Tag: FLOOD RECOVERY
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RECOVERY SPECIALISTS ON ROUTE TO NORTHERN RIVERS TO PROVIDE FREE BUILDING REPORTS
A team of recovery specialists have hit the road – bound for the Northern Rivers. Over the next two weeks, they’ll provide free building reports and assessments for communities who’ve had facilities damaged in the floods. The visits begin tomorrow in Mullumbimby, before continuing on to Main Arm, Byron Bay, Ocean Shores and Murwillumbah. 300…
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TRAVELLERS RETURNING TO BYRON BAY FOR WINTER AFTER FLOODS
After the devastating floods in the Northern Rivers, travellers are now returning to Byron Bay. The first weekend of winter has seen tourists escape the cold, flocking to the holiday town.
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NETBALL IN LISMORE GETS A BOOST FROM WOOLWORTHS GRANTS
Lismore District Netball Association is facing a hefty rebuild following the devastating March floods. Today, help arrived via a former international – to help the organisation bounce back
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FREE FLOORING FOR FLOOD VICTIMS DOING IT TWICE AS TOUGH
In an act of kindness one Tweed business is giving flood victims’ homes a makeover. For this month’s recipients it was extra special as they grapple not only with flood recovery – but a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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LOCAL MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY VOICE CONCERS AT FLOOD INQUIRY
It has been more than three months since Lismore suffered its worst flood catastrophe and tonight, the government’s response is under scrutiny. The State Government’s Upper House inquiry has commenced in Lismore, and as we go to air, members of the public are voicing their concerns.
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EQUIPMENT WORTH THOUSANDS STOLEN FROM FLOOD AFFECTED LISMORE BUSINESS
After finally finding their feet it’s the last thing a business recovering the from floods needs.. Vital equipment worth thousands has allegedly been stolen from Lismore’s only open optometrist in the heart of the CBD.
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LISMORE CBD INVESTMENT FROM FORMER NSW PREMIER
Former New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has visited Lismore to announce health and aged care provider “Hammond Care” will open a new regional office in Molesworth street. “We will be investing here in the Lismore CBD we have a new office right behind us that’s going in to house initially 55 staff and even…
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FARMERS CALLING FOR MORE FLOOD SUPPORT FUNDING
Farmers are calling for greater access to flood grants, as they struggle to recoup losses caused by the recent devastation. The State Member for Lismore says more needs to be … But the State’s Agriculture Minister has hit back, claiming the government’s leaving no stone unturned.
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KERBSIDE FLOOD WASTE WILL NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM LISMORE STREETS
Kerbside flood waste will no longer be removed from Lismore streets, as Council confirms it has stopped kerbside collection. It’s now urging residents to contact them, if they still have rubbish. More than 100-thousand tonnes of waste has been removed across the Northern Rivers. (NO AUDIO)
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TEENAGER DONATES HIS FIRST CAR TO FLOOD VICTIM
Most of us have a special place in our heart for our first car – a teenager’s rite of passage. But one south coast youth has generously donated his to a flood-affected Northern Rivers resident… giving up his time to help with the clean-up as well.